First Response

The number of to***co smokers in the WHO Africa region was estimated at 52 million in 2000 but increased to 66 million in 2015. It is projected to increase to 84 million in 2025 making the region one of only two regions in the world projected to have an increase in the number of to***co smokers.

Given that Sub-Saharan Africa has the largest relative increase in the number of to***co users than any other region, it is predicted to become the epicentre of the next to***co epidemic. We need to act now to prevent this outcome.

Grow food, not to***co.

National and subnational immunisation coverage rates have stagnated in many countries, and it’s time to catch up.

We stand with The World Health Organization in promoting better access to vaccination in the African Region and encouraging parents to keep their children’s vaccination schedules up to date because !

Diseases like polio belong in the history books. Let’s get vaccines to the children who need them. Catching up on vaccinations means healthier kids and stronger, safer communities.

The rainy season is when our families and children are most at risk for malaria. Symptoms to watch for include fever, chills, weakness, and other flu-like symptoms. Time is of the essence in detecting and treating malaria.

Ask your local clinic or doctor for a malaria rapid diagnostic test, which is both quick and easy. It's also important to note that the RTS,S vaccine is the only vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization for children in areas with high transmission of malaria.

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